A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued in advance to stakeholders, allowing flight schedules to be planned and minimising inconvenience to passengers.
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Mumbai: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has successfully concluded scheduled runway maintenance, making it monsoon ready. In a calibrated six-hour operation from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, both RWY 14/32 and RWY 09/27 were thoroughly inspected and restored to optimal condition.
The Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) operates the Mumbai airport, which is one of the busiest, and a critical aviation hub handling over 950 daily flight movements.
The entire operation was executed efficiently and according to a well-structured plan, ensuring there were no disruptions to flight schedules. This annual preventative runway maintenance is undertaken to optimise the airport’s operational efficiency.
A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued in advance to stakeholders, allowing flight schedules to be planned and minimising inconvenience to passengers.
“Regular runway inspections and timely maintenance are essential to keeping the runways in optimal condition and maintaining infrastructure to meet the highest standards,” MIAL officials said.
As a part of this large-scale preventative maintenance activity, CSMIA carried out pavement maintenance, electrical (AGL and substation) maintenance, rubber removal on the runway, surface marking and major drain cleaning work.
A dedicated team thoroughly inspected over 3,000 runway lights for signs of wear and tear.
Additionally, drain pits and chambers along the runway strip, as well as critical lighting, IT, and navigational aid cables, were inspected for integrity.